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decoy
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noun
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An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap. |
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delude
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verb
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To mislead someone into believing something that is not true |
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devious
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adjective
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Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals. |
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disingenuous
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adjective
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Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine. |
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downplay
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verb
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To make something seem less important than it really is. |
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dupe
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nounverb verb
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Deceive; trick |
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duplicitous
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adjective
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Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech. |
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evasive
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adjective
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To avoid giving clear direct answers to questions. |
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exploit
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verb
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To take unfair advantage of |
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façade
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noun
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A deceptive outward appearance. |
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fib
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nounverb noun
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A lie, typically an unimportant one
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fib
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nounverb verb
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Tell an unimportant lie |
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fictitious
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adjective
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Imaginary, not real, made up and not true. |
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fink
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nounverb verb
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Inform on to the authorities |
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fink
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nounverb noun
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An unpleasant or contemptible person |
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flagrant
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adjective
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The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way |
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foist
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verb
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To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone. |
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fraud
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noun
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Intentional deception for personal or financial gain. |
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freeloader
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noun
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A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return. |
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gimmick
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noun
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A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business |
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